From the Flight Deck to the Bedside with Dr. Michael Shoemaker

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. Mike Shoemaker about their
shared history in medical research, his background in physical
therapy, and how he became a pilot amongst an arduous medical
career.  Today’s Guest Dr. Shoemaker received a B.S. in
Physical Education with an Exercise Science Specialization from
Calvin College in 1996. In 1999 he earned his Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University, and earned his PhD in
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Western Michigan University
in 2012. He was board-certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist
by the ABPTS (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties) from
2002 to 2022. His practice has been focused in cardiopulmonary and
geriatric rehabilitation across multiple practice settings
including acute care, long-term acute care, long-term care,
subacute care, and outpatient care. He currently practices in the
cardiothoracic critical care setting at the Corewell Health Meijer
Heart Center. Dr. Shoemaker is an active member of his professional
association. He currently serves as a delegate to the APTA House of
Delegates and has served the roles of Legislative Director, Vice
President, and President of the Michigan Chapter of the APTA. Dr.
Shoemaker’s research interests span 44 peer-reviewed papers, 5
textbook chapters, 28 peer-reviewed platform/poster presentations,
and 7 continuing education presentation workshops. He is an
instrument-rated commercial pilot, flight instructor, and
instrument flight instructor. He serves as an instructor pilot,
check pilot, and mission pilot who flies for Search & Rescue
and Homeland Security missions for the Civil Air Patrol. 
About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and
associate professor at the University of Southern California. He
was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a
regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a
weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj?
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